When so many of us think of “acting,” all we often pay attention to are the actors, those on stage or our TV screen; we seldom remember those who wrote the script, the stage lighting, those who arranged the stage, all those who contributed in one way or the other towards making the show a reality.
That theater major in your life is tasked with making many artistic thoughts a reality. With how famous the movie and acting industry is, we can agree on how vital someone who majored in theater is.
In this guide, I’ll point out some awesome gifts for a theater major in your life. I doubt they expect you to get them a stage or some big stage lights, but there are many things you can get that will put a smile on their faces, as you’ll find out below. Meanwhile, see these gifts for actors after a show.
Best Gifts for a Theater Major
1. Funny Theater T-shirt
There isn’t much to say about this t-shirt besides the fact that it celebrates the theater major’s craft. I can picture this as a shirt for some casual outings and sit-outs. Again, this would be a cool shirt when she works.
Available Here2. College Guide for Performing Arts Majors – Paperback
Although they are already in school studying for their significant art degree, this book is still perfect for helping them get the hang of things.
It is likely that not every aspect of what they think would be applied in the field they decide to focus on, so this book would help confirm or denounce any of such beliefs.
If your dear theater major is about getting or in her first year, this book would be even more important for her.
Available Here3. Camera Lens Coffee Mug
Part of the job would constantly have them around a camera; although they would be critical parts of any stage or theater performance, your art major would seldom be in front of the camera, so to add more style to their craft, you can grab this camera lens coffee mug for them, this would put a smile on their faces.
Available Here4. How Highly Effective People Speak – Paperback
Part of the job entails preparing the actors for their roles; yes, most theater majors join in writing scripts and practicing with the actors.
This book gives the reader a clue and guides on how to get people to speak effectively. People are easy to pick out actors who don’t act like they believe what they say; this would help the theater major prepare his actors against such perceptions.
Available Here5. Shakespearean Insult Bandages
One of the world’s greatest poets will always be Shakespeare; I’m not sure if he had plans to enter the medical field, but this bandage brought him in.
Part of acting or preparing involves some pretty crazy stunts, stunts that could result in injuries from mild to fatal; I’m pretty sure if an actor is bandaged with something that has a funny saying, they are going to laugh. Also, I have gifts for theater students.
Available Here6. William Shakespeare’s Inspirational Pen
Okay, if you don’t find the bandage appealing enough, I believe you’ll find this pen appealing. This pen features some inspirational words from William Shakespeare himself.
This would contribute towards making your dear theater major realize her true potential; this is one fantastic gift for anyone in the acting world. Check out our gift guide for voice actors.
Available Here7. Things to Know About Majoring in Theater – Paperback
The name of this book says it all; it would reveal all they need to know about this fantastic course they are majoring in. It helps ask the question “if they really want to be theater majors” it also points out all they need to know about the craft; this is one fantastic gift for a theater major.
Available Here8. Mini Projector
A mini projector is one gift that would make sense in the hands of anybody in the acting field. While the rest of us would settle for our TVs or mobile device when streaming movies and shows, you can make the theater major in your life appear more advanced by getting this mini projector.
Available Here9. Hollywood Movie Clapboard
This is one of those gifts that the theater major may use while at work. Even if her studio already has a clapboard, having one at home would still be an excellent idea.
She can have it as a decor or a keepsake, but one thing is sure, the theater major would constantly be reminded of this beautiful field she is in.
Available Here10. Mini Musical Retro
Off course, this isn’t the real thing; it is a simple piece your theater major would smile at as he receives it. This is one small yet beautiful gift in his house, work table, and dorm room.
Available Here11. Theater Ornaments
You can help them adorn their Christmas tree with this theater ornament. It is a simple yet meaningful gift as everyone who comes across the Christmas tree would put a smile on their faces.
Available Here12. PopSockets Grip
This is a good stand for their mobile device; what makes this even more remarkable is the drawings engraved on it; that drawing points out what a typical art theater major does daily.
Available Here13. History Of Broadway – Tin Sign
This should give a nostalgic feeling to everyone in the theater field. I mean, from when Broadway was created in the 17th century to Shakespeare’s fame in the 1850s, some popular broadway shows like The Lion King and just so many memorable events are peculiar to the journey of the famous Broadway.
Available Here14. Movie Bucket List
“All work and no play,” etc etc. Your theater major should sometimes relax and leave the rehearsals and preparations alone. While resting, they can pick one movie from this bucket list and have fun.
The beauty of a theater major seeing a movie or show is they are also learning; there are indeed ideas, tips, and tricks to learn from every movie they see, especially those on this bucket list.
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